Chapter 1006 18. Discussion on Hulao
The noisy wind blew up the fallen leaves and dust on the ground, which fluttered down on the city wall. The leader of the New Learning Party touched the marks on the city wall and said with a trace of sadness: "I wanted to defend this holy city of Luoyang to the death. If those traitors of the Guandong Luo family who betrayed the Su Wang rushed into the city, I would burn myself in front of the Su Wang Temple to let the Su Wang see what his descendants have become now.
But I won’t give up!
Are we just going to give our great country to those traitors?
Are we just going to hand over hundreds of millions of people from the Xia Dynasty to them like this?
Then how can I explain to the hundreds of millions of people who support my New Learning Party?
For the sake of the country's overall situation, it seems that I have to leave Luoyang, leave this holy city of the Xia Dynasty built by King Su himself, and go to the remote Chang'an to fight the rebels to the end.
Do you think that I must be extremely sad at this moment?
Do you think that I must have unspeakable regrets at this moment?
What pains me most is that if this beautiful land of three thousand miles, the country I have devoted my life to for the past ten years, falls into the hands of the enemy, and if I cannot recover it, I will die without a place to bury my body.”
After finishing his polite remarks, the commander-in-chief wiped the non-existent tears from the corners of his eyes and prepared to flee quickly. After all, the longer he stayed in Luoyang, the more dangerous it would be. Although he vowed to live and die with the New Learning Party, when the time really came, he understood what "the only difficulty in life is death" meant. For him, staying alive was more important.
But running away is not so easy. No one is there to clear the way in front and to stop the pursuers from behind. That won't work. He turned to look at one of his confidants and said in a deep voice: "Lin Sheng, you will be responsible for the preparations for retreating to Chang'an as soon as possible. We must not let the people worry about my safety and fail to fight the rebels resolutely."
Lin Sheng almost couldn't hold back his laughter when he heard this. He tried hard to suppress his laughter, but a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes. He lowered his head slightly, and no one could see his expression. They could only hear him say respectfully, "Please rest assured, Commander-in-Chief. I will arrange everything."
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The rebel troops who broke through Hulao Pass from Guandong naturally had no idea about the splendid drama taking place in Luoyang. The rebel leaders from different cities and provinces gathered in Hulao Pass. All of them lined up in two rows outside the east gate, eagerly looking at the road into the city.
Soon, the roar of a car sounded from the end of sight, "Here it comes," the faces of the people in the group became excited, and bursts of noise came from the crowd. When the car stopped at the end of the crowd, the cheers suddenly became louder.
Luo Chengyun sat in the car, looking at the figures outside through the window, his heart full of emotion and relief. After possessing the true destiny, becoming an emperor was not a difficult task, but how to become an emperor was worth discussing. Now it seems that the Luo family's two thousand years of aspirations have finally borne fruit today.
Lu Qing sat beside him, graceful and elegant, wearing a light silk gown, with hairpins tightly holding her hair. She sat upright and meticulously, and introduced softly, "Master, there are a total of 53 leaders of the rebel army who came to Hulao Pass this time. They are all powerful. The largest has more than 300,000 people, and the smallest has nearly 10,000 people. Preliminary estimates show that there are more than 1.5 million troops, distributed in an area of 200 miles north and south of Hulao Pass. With just one order, they can enter the pass and head straight to Luoyang to seize the world of the New School Party. No, it should be said that they will return to the position that the family should have."
Hearing this, Luo Chengyun withdrew his gaze from the window and suddenly said, "Those members of the New Learning Party are about to escape. They won't dare to fight us in Luoyang. I'm afraid they have already set off for Chang'an."
Lu Qing was shocked when she heard this. It would be best to try all the New School Party leaders in Luoyang. She frowned and said, "Master, if we let the New School Party members escape, they won't be able to see the Nine Cauldrons emerging from the Luo River. This..."
Luo Chengyun said calmly, "Don't worry, they can't leave. All the roads, railways, and waterways west of Luoyang are blocked."
Lu Qing naturally didn't know that Luo Chengyun had already sent people with the God of the Four Seasons to cut off the roads around Luoyang. If he wasn't worried about affecting the survival of ordinary people, he could have completely submerged Luoyang City in a heavy snow. Now he was just burying the roads.
Luo Chengyun got off the car and immediately waved to all the people who welcomed him. There was another loud cheer. The group followed the path left by the crowd and walked into Hulao Pass. Behind the Luo family members were hundreds of burly men in tight clothes.
After entering the city, Luo Chengyun did not waste any time. He directly gathered the leaders of the rebel army and the popular people who joined the rebel army. There were nearly two hundred people in total, and they sat in a large crowd on the parade ground.
Luo Chengyun sat at the head of the table and looked around. He raised his glass and said loudly, "It is my honor to meet all of you heroes at Hulao Pass today. You are all here to resist the tyranny of the New School Party and to carry out the punishment of Su Wangtian. We are all united in our efforts, so we should drink a glass first."
"I will obey your orders!"
Loud shouts rang out on the parade ground, and then everyone drank the wine in their hands.
Luo Chengyun then stated the purpose of his visit, "Since all the heroes have drunk this wine, we are all fellow travelers. You represent millions of ordinary people. It is because of these millions of ordinary people that you have strong troops and horses.
It is precisely because of the support of the vast majority of the people that I am here today, and I hope you all know this.”
Luo Chengyun's words were easy to understand. The reason why he met these rebel leaders and was even willing to become their leader at this time was because they represented the vast majority of the people, not because of the so-called soldiers in their hands.
Moreover, everyone heard that Luo Chengyun said "receive", which is obviously a word used by superiors to address subordinates, rather than "meet" and "face-to-face" words used by peers. The people who had been somewhat unfocused before sat up straight with some uneasiness, but no one dared to say anything more.
Luo Chengyun was not aimless. Seeing this, he knew that his goal had been initially achieved, so he slowly said, "Don't think too much, everyone. Just now on the road, I was thinking that since ancient times, the discipline of the rebel army was mostly poor, and many mistakes were made when they started the uprising.
When most people are down and out, they remember that their families were destroyed because of corrupt officials. Once they become rich, they quickly become addicted to enjoyment. This was the case with Chen Sheng and Wu Guang at the end of the Qin Dynasty, the Green Forest Army at the end of the Han Dynasty, and the end of the Sui Dynasty.
Will there be any exception in this resistance against the tyranny of the New Learning Party?
I hope so. I think you are all familiar with what my Luo family has always done. Today I am here to say these things in the hope that those ugly things will not happen in the future.
I am here to propose some rules that you must abide by. Those who can accept them can stay here, and those who cannot accept them can leave. It is all voluntary. "
Luo Chengyun's behavior of acting like a villain first and a gentleman later left everyone dumbfounded. They all thought that after Luo Chengyun entered Hulao Pass, he would immediately organize and inspire everyone, and then attack Luoyang, turn his family into a country, and become the emperor. But they never expected that Luo Chengyun would actually give the rebel army such a review first.
This is the difference in position and the different things seen. In Luo Chengyun's view, what he needs is not a warlord who will degenerate in a short period of time, but a leader of the rebel army who can truly communicate with the general public. He is a like-minded person. As for the power of the army, that is what he cares least about.
Because of him, one man is an army!
Fortunately, they entered Hulao Pass very quickly, so almost everyone did not have time to change, and they all started to make a fuss.
"Master Luo, please tell us the rules as soon as possible. We can't wait to enter Luoyang."
"Yes, isn't it for this final battle and this final revenge that we have come here?"
"Overthrow the reactionary forces of the New School Party and let all of China bathe in the true glory of the Su Wang. This is our wish. We are willing to accept any rules!"
One after another, they stood up and clapped their hands, hitting the armrests of the seats, just like beating drums on a battlefield, shaking people's hearts.
Luo Chengyun then stood up and said, "The rules I want you to follow are very simple. I want you to be good people, good people who are reasonable and fair."
Good man.
This word is very simple, and everyone knows its meaning. There is a consensus among the people in the world about it.
The parade ground was completely silent. When this word is connected with the world full of war, chaos, and darkness, it creates a sense of humor, a very funny kind of humor. In this world, can good people really survive?
But when everyone set their eyes on Luo Chengyun, they saw that there was no smile on Luo Chengyun's face, only calmness, a kind of calmness that is as peaceful as if a storm is coming, a kind of calmness that remains unchanged even when a mountain collapses in front of it. This kind of calmness represents strength and a firm will.
I want you all to be good people, are you willing?
There is another meaning implied in this calmness. I know this is hard to ask, but you have no choice. This is my request, and I am not afraid that you will not agree.
Where does my confidence come from?
Naturally, it will not come from the army behind you.
Many people saw Luo Chengyun, the head of the Luo family, for the first time, but at this moment they all felt a huge pressure, just like the birds and beasts in the mountains encountering a tiger, and they almost couldn't breathe.
When faced with a topic that sounds a bit ridiculous, the silence of the participants is a symbol that they are suppressed by the person who proposed the topic.
The most famous story in history is called "Calling a Deer a Horse"!
And now.
How to choose?
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Why do we use words like "great" and "sacred" to describe the founding of this dynasty? Is it just to flatter it because we live under its rule?
Of course not!
During the establishment of this dynasty, there is a chapter in history that can never be skipped, that is, "Hulao Discussion". The background color of a regime can be clearly seen from its program. "Hulao Discussion" is the only meeting in history that clearly regulates the members of the ruling class who are about to become the ruling class. It is full of the color of an ideal country and a world of great harmony. Its birth is the most powerful proof of who this dynasty was born for. —— "Explanation of "
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